At a Glance

Since 1911, Saint Margaret School has provided generations of students with an education combining academic excellence with Catholic values. Our students are challenged and stimulated in an environment that nurtures individual development and is characterized by Catholic beliefs and values, strong academics, parental involvement, and community service. Saint Margaret School builds a strong foundation for preschool through middle school.

Current Enrollment: 669 Students

Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15

Average class (gr. 1-8) size overall: 23

Class configurations:

One Pre-K3 class (Mornings: Monday/Wednesday/Friday)

One Pre-K3 class (Mornings: Tuesday/Thursday)

Two Pre-K4 class (full day option)

One Pre-K4 class (Mornings: Monday-Friday)

Three Kindergarten classes (each class with a Teaching Assistant)

Three homeroom classes in each grade 1-3 (Teaching Assistants in grades 1-2)

Achievements/Accreditations

2013 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

Saint Margaret School was honored to be acknowledged as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School on September 24, 2013 by Secretary Arne Duncan of the U.S. Department of Education. This means that Saint Margaret School is a school that, according to its standardized test scores, ranks in the top 15% of schools in the nation

and proves to be an exemplary school in other areas of viability. This includes public schools and private schools in elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. Only 50 private schools in the nations are selected each year. An extensive application was completed focusing on indicators of success in areas of curriculum, methodologies, instruction, professional development and governance. All reports were substantiated by data and narratives. Schools that are eligible for this award all have exemplary test scores and strong academic programs; however, it is their unique “story” that will set them apart from others. Here, at Saint Margaret School, our strong Catholic Identity and focus on spreading the Gospel message and “if necessary use words,” highlights our commitment to service and a faith-filled education.

GREEN SCHOOL RECOGNITION

The Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education has awarded Saint Margaret School the Green School Award in the year 2013 and renewed in 2017. This award is bestowed upon schools that comply with their criteria for classroom integration of environmental issue instruction; environmental related professional development for the faculty; celebration of the numerous school’s achievements; demonstration of selected conservation best management practices; and sustained school-community partnerships to enhance environmental learning.

Positive School Environment

To foster a positive school environment where all students are educated in a safe and caring atmosphere, all Archdiocesan schools will follow established procedures for prevention and intervention for bullying, harassment or intimidation. Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) has been implemented in every Archdiocesan elementary and high school to enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.

Bronze Award Honor for PBIS Program

In 2017 the state of Maryland awarded Saint Margaret School the Bronze Award, for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.

ADVANCED

Saint Margaret School is fully accredited by AdvancEd. AdvancED is dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide. The North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) are accreditation divisions of AdvancED.

Accreditation

AdvancED

All Archdiocesan high schools and elementary schools are accredited as a system through AdvancED. Every five years, the Department of Catholic Schools completes a system-wide accreditation review, which culminates with a visit by an AdvancED External Review Team. Each school is evaluated based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools. These standards and benchmarks can be found at http://www.catholicschoolstandards.org.